There are far too few workers in the U.S. to meet rising demand, a problem exacerbated by an aging population, low birthrates, and stifled immigration. It could become one of the biggest economic challenges of the next several decades.
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The scarcity of fresh water is rapidly emerging as a global economic threat that could disrupt businesses, crimp profits, and jeopardize growth. Companies, regulators, and investors are starting to react.
Ben Levisohn
Ben Levisohn
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Eric J. Savitz
Despite the market bounce driven by the release of federal oil reserves, small businesses and households are straining under the pressure of still-high inflation, an unbalanced labor market, and dwindling savings.
Nicholas Jasinski
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Ben Levisohn
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
Ben Levisohn
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Jack Hough
The U.S. climate bill, along with a parallel initiative in Europe, could reshape global energy. Plug Power, Sunrun, and other companies could make the most of the new opportunities in renewables.
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Andrew Bary
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Andrew Bary
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
Andrew Bary
THE TRADER
Joe Light
THE TRADER
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Randall W. Forsyth
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Jack Hough
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Eric J. Savitz
Earnings season has offered a reminder about the value of tech. Why Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft remain strong buys.Long read
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why ESG should be boiled down to emissions, why the Tory leadership race should focus on Britain’s growth challenge (10:00), and how software developers aspire to forecast who will win a battle (18:20).
For investors, it’s time to refocus—Amazon shares have never looked more attractive.
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Ben Levisohn
THE TRADER
Ben Levisohn
THE TRADER
Al Root
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Randall W. Forsyth
Panelists are split on where the economy and markets are headed, but agree this year’s selloff has left plenty of bargains.
Ben Levisohn
It’s easy to look at the week that stocks had and say the worst is over. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA –0.15% rose 0.8%, while the S&P 500 SPX –0.08% gained 1.9% and the Nasdaq Composite COMP +0.12% climbed 4.6%. The Nasdaq even managed to string together five consecutive up days, its longest winning streak since November 2021.
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Ben Levisohn
THE TRADER
Ben Levisohn
STREETWISE
Jack Hough
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Andrew Bary
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